11 Jul 1976
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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1976
Page
1
Washington AP survey of 3 percent of 3000 Democratic delegates shows a largely male and white group, better educated and wealthier than the nation. Women hold 33 percent of seats, down from four years ago but above 1968, with under-30 delegates under 14 percent. Quotas faded with affirmative action, possible move back to quotas.
A broad excerpt covers rubber strikes and their impact on banks and cities, noting Kissinger and Ford statements on Angola amid three British mercenaries execution. It reports budget cuts, hiring freezes, and stockpiles in auto makers, plus community leaders urging perseverance in civil rights efforts and closing arguments in the Dupree murder trial.
DETROIT AP with contract talks opening July 19 between the auto industry and United Auto Workers many predicting a peaceful year ahead for 1976. Both sides cite a calmer mood, fewer threats of strikes, and earlier layoffs stabilizing as sales rebound and the industry seeks to avoid a disruption. Top negotiators warn surprises remain, but a large-scale walkout seems unlikely given recent economic recovery and a shared stake in avoiding damage to the national economy.
Long Beach California AP report says former President Richard Nixon visited Pat Nixon, whose condition remains serious after a Wednesday stroke. He noted a familiar spark in her eye and spoke with reporters about her progress. The former first lady rested comfortably overnight and, with nurses help, took a few steps and spoke with slight slur.
Reagan said he would be willing, with GOP delegates in Kansas City, to submit a short list of acceptable vice presidential running mates and let the convention choose. He named John Connally, Sen. Howard Baker, and Treasury Secretary William F. Simon as possible picks and urged selecting someone who shares his conservative philosophy.
Palestinian guerrillas say Syrian forces pressed an armored wedge into two large Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon and were in savage combat with fighters. The clash signals escalating regional violence amid Lebanon’s refugee crisis.
Kissinger rejected ransom or bargaining for prisoners and urged diplomacy based on enduring U.S. interests. Amid Lebanese civil war reports Damascus radio tallies 3,866 dead over three days, with clashes from Beirut to Tripoli as right wing Christians flood leftist lines with new arms.
Rain is forecast Sunday for most of the northeastern states and parts of Texas Oklahoma Louisiana Arkansas Minnesota and North Dakota. Winds southerly around 10 mph at night. About 10 hours of sunshine Sunday.
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